Revisão antes de viajar ( Checklist )


Os motoristas devem adotar precauções para ter uma viagem segura e confortável. A primeira providência é fazer uma vistoria geral no veículo.

Verifique os seguintes itens:

1. Nível do óleo,
2. Nível da água da bateria,
3. Parte elétrica,
4. Calibragem dos pneus (não esqueça do estepe),
5. Itens obrigatórios de segurança,
6. Validade do extintor de incêndio
7. Macaco, triângulo e chave de roda,
8. Lâmpadas - estão funcionando?
9. Água do radiador
10. Fluido de freio
11. Encher o tanque de combustível
12. Encher o depósito de água do limpador de pára-brisa e verificar a paleta do limpa-vidros
13. A documentação está em dia (DUT, IPVA, Seguro Obrigatório)?
14. É sempre bom levar uma lanterna e um Guia 4 Rodas com as principais estradas, restaurantes, hotéis, pousadas, postos de polícia rodoviária, etc..

A cada 500 km rodados é bom verificar o nível do óleo do motor, através da vareta de controle. Para melhor aferição o carro deve estar em locais planos e com o motor frio.

As crianças devem ficar sempre no banco traseiro. As com idade de até 4 anos devem ser transportadas em cadeiras especiais, com cintos próprios. Dos quatro aos 10 anos é recomendado transportá-las sobre uma almofada para o cinto não encostar no pescoço. Bebês, mesmo recém-nascidos, não devem viajar no colo da mãe, pois em caso de colisão a criança pode ser usada como amortecedor no impacto com o painel ou banco da frente. O ideal é transportá-las em cadeirinhas fixadas de costas do sentido do carro.

O motorista também precisa estar descansado e com a saúde em dia. O cansaço e a fadiga diminuem os reflexos e aumentam a probabilidade de acidentes. Antes de viagens e passeios, dormir de 6 a 8 horas é indispensável. Bebidas alcoólicas e direção não combinam. Se deseja beber dois ou mais chopes, viaje na companhia de alguém que também dirija, e não beba. O gerente de Serviços Médicos da Volkswagen, Murilo Alves Moreira, recomenda também que o motorista não tome qualquer medicamento antes de viajar.

É importante usar roupas adequadas às condições climáticas. Prefira uma alimentação leve, à base de carnes brancas, saladas, frutas. Essa dieta, aliás, é a mais adequada para enfrentar altas temperaturas. Em locais com incidência direta de sol, abra mão de legumes e verduras já temperados e muita atenção com frutos do mar. E não se esqueça de tomar muito líquido, de preferência água, água de coco ou sucos de frutas.

Evite sobrecarregar o veículo ou levar objetos pesados e soltos. Além de prejudicar o desempenho do motor, excesso de bagagem pode comprometer a segurança dos ocupantes. Em uma frenagem mais brusca, qualquer objeto colocado sobre o tampão atrás do banco traseiro, por exemplo, é projetado para a frente e pode atingir a cabeça dos passageiros. O cinto de segurança não pode ficar sobre o pescoço. A parte superior do encosto de cabeça deve ficar na altura dos olhos do ocupante do banco para ser protegido contra lesões na coluna cervical e no pescoço.

2010 New Lotus Sports Cars Exige S240


British performance sports car manufacturer Lotus has officially unveiled their 2010 Lotus Exige S240.  While Lotus fans will recognize this as a very subtle update, the grille and rear wing facelift is a step forward for the mark. The exciting new 2010 Lotus Exige S240 enters the United States and Canadian markets in the fall of 2009 with new front styling, a new rear wing and the same rare combination of exceptional performance and high efficiency.
2010 New Lotus Sports Cars Exige S240
The Lotus Exige S240 features a roof integrated air intake scoop feeds air through the air-to-air intercooled and supercharged 1.8 liter Lotus-tuned and Toyota-sourced 2ZZ-GE engine with Intelligent Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i) to provide 240hp at 8,000 rpm and 170 ft.-lbs. of torque at 5,500.
The 2010 Lotus Exige S240 sprints to 60 mph in a blistering 4.1 seconds and the 100 mph barrier sails by in approximately 10 seconds with top speed is 150 mph. The Lotus Exige S240 is equipped with a 6-speed transaxle synchromesh transmission, traction control and launch control. New for 2010, the optional Track Package will include adjustable Ohlins dampers with threaded spring perches and remote oil reservoirs front and rear.
The Lotus Exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned reputation as the choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on the road and on the track. The 2010 Exige S240 introduces a few key enhancements to update the appearance and improve aerodynamic performance. A restyled front end and new larger, low drag rear wing, not only reduces drag, but also gives a more muscular stance enhancing the lightweight shrink-wrapped look of the whole car.
Passing along lessons learned on the track with the Exige GT3 racing program, Lotus Sport Cars has contributed another important technology – variable launch control combined with variable traction control. The launch control allows the driver to determine the number of revs they wish to use during a standing start. Having programmed that limit, the driver then holds their foot down fully on the throttle pedal and sidesteps the clutch pedal for a very quick departure from the line. The clutch damper cushions the severity of the clutch to transmission engagement to minimize the stresses to the drivetrain. The launch control also keeps wheel-spin at bay until 6 mph, after which the traction control assumes its duties.
Like all Lotus cars, the functional components of the car are also beautifully designed as Russell Carr, Chief of Lotus Design, explains, "For 2010 we have taken the already visually extreme Exige and given it even more visual drama. The changes we have integrated to the front and rear of the Exige signal an even clearer and purposeful intent. The functional rear wing is race-inspired, the new angular air intakes and full width splitter give a more hard-edged and aggressive look. Overall, the Exige appears more planted and gives the illusion that both the front and rear of the car are wider than they really are, yet without losing its agile and sleek character."
The new 2010 Lotus Exige S240 is scheduled to launch in the US and Canada in the Fall of 2009. This new 2010 Lotus Exige S240 goes on sale this fall with a starting price of $65,690 and will be available in an upgraded track package with added performance benefits. The 2010 Lotus Exige S240 will hit U.S. and Canadian markets this Autumn.

My Top 10 Worst Motor Accidents


Car-Accidents.com, in their auto accident facts, stated that an average of 115 persons die each day in car accidents in the United States (one every 13 minutes). In 2005, an estimated 6, 420, 000 cars were involved in accidents in the US alone.  And, according to the World Health Organization, about 3000 people die in crashes each day worldwide.

There's nothing more horrific than dying in a fatal car accidents.  Worst is, if you will be left alive to reminisce that nightmarish moment along with ugly and scary scars.  But let's face it.  Accidents are part of our lives and we should face its harsh consequences.

So, let's bring it on.  Here's my list of the worst motor accidents that would surely scare the sh*t out of you.

1.Monster Train Crushed Car


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Honestly, I'm wondering how the bloody car got there in front of the monster train. What happened to the driver or passengers inside that vehicle? I'll just leave that to your imagination. The location of this accident is not determined by its source.

2.Head-on Collision


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No one would survive in a fatal crash like that.  The whole front body of that VW CrossFox was brutally eaten by that enormous white truck.  This accident happened somewhere in Brasil.

3.Fatal Van Accident

           Photo Credit: Car-Accidents.com

The first thing that I noticed when I saw this photo, is the sturdiness of that tree trunk in the center.  This accident actually happened in Oswego Town, New York.  Four people died and 14 were injured.

4.Drunk, Drive, and Die

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This Dodge Neon met her fatal end when her owner hit the pedal while he's drunk.  This one happened in Florida.  Pretty bad ending for a car like that.


5.Voracious Truck Swallowed a Toyota

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This accident happened early in the morning in Estonia.  That voracious DAF truck loaded with sea containers (about 25 tons) swallowed that Toyota Camry, killing all five people inside it.  According to the source, the rescue team had a hard time getting the bodies out of the car.  It took them 2 hours to finish the job.  On the other hand, the driver of the truck walked off without any scratch on him. Need I explain why?

6.Fatal Bus Accident

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This Opel Calibra met its fatal end in Belgrade, Serbia around seven in the morning.  The two passengers inside the car, died.  According to the source, Opel's speed was around 150km/h.  The source added that most cars in Serbia are old ones, but most people died not because of it. It's because most drivers don't really know how to drive. Or they just don’t care at all to know better.


7.Audi Meets the Tractor Man

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From the photo above, you can tell that the old man who is driving the tractor is unaware of the accident caused by that piece of heavy equipment attached to his vehicle.  Good thing the Audi's driver managed to pull herself out of the car.  This accident happened in Sunne, Sweden on June 2007.

8.Another Fatal Bus Accident

 Photo Credit: Car-Accidents.com

This is a head-on collision accident between a Renault Espace and a Farnham Stagecoach bus.  According to the source, the former was travelling towards the latter at 50mph (speed limit  is only at around 30mph).  The bus, on the other hand, was only travelling at 20mph.  Surprisingly, the driver of the Renault Espace suffered only a broken leg and some bruises.

9.Racing a Flying Camaro

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How would you race a Camaro that would fly?  Well, I’d sure love to hear this car’s story. This accident happened in Dallas, Texas when a couple of young boys tried to play a racing game.    According to the source, the two guys inside the car survived with just basic bruising.  A witness recounted that she will forever live with the sight of seeing the Camaro hit the pole.  She added that the accident serves as a lesson that racing, even at very low speeds, is quite dangerous.

10.Truck Crushed  645 BMW

 Photo Credit: Car-Accidents.com

Do you know that the driver of that 645 BMW is a 24 year old star for the Kaiserslautern Germany professional Soccer Team?  He was going about 125mph when he hit the rear end of a Bob-tailed Tractor trailer.  It's a miracle that he survived with only a bump on his right arm.  Lucky guy!

Whew!  How was that?  I hope you enjoyed reading this list.  Always remember to drive safely.  Have a happy trip!

2010 SpeedFactory Sports Cars SF600R Dodge Challenger


American tuners SpeedFactory have increased the output of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 from 425 hp to 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) without the use of a supercharger.
2010 SpeedFactory Sports Cars SF600R Dodge Challenger
Starting with the standard 6.1-liter HEMI engine engineers increased the displacement to a full 7.0-liters (426 cu in). In addition to a higher volume air intake system matched with a stainless steel Corsa exhaust , SpeedFactory also used "a custom Comp hydraulic cam along with an 85mm throttle body with a CNC machined stock manifold that is port matched with a blended plenum to produce a dyno-proven 595-605 HP on premium-grade 91 octane pump fuel," the company states in a press release.
Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, SpeedFactory also adds a Getrag IRS and Centerforce clutch, as well as a few other goodies. The engine is not the only thing to get an upgrade on the car.  The vehicle's handling is buffed up with performance-grade springs, added struts, and new sway bars.  20-inch BBS wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.
Leather seats, leather door inserts, custom floormats and various badging round out the package.  The 2010 SF600R Challenger is now available, and costs $73,900.
Press Release:
SpeedFactory Introduces the 2010 SF600R Challenger
Atlanta, April 20, 2010 – SpeedFactory, the leader in modern Mopar supercars, today announced the industry’s first 6spd manual, 600 HP ‘SF600R’ Challenger, as part of their complete line of 2010 Mopar supercars.
The ‘R’ designation in the SF600R Challenger denotes a SpeedFactory hi-performance, normally-aspirated, bored, stroked and balanced 6.1L Hemi block, increasing the displacement to 426 cu. in. (7 liters).
This modern 426 powerplant has an all-forged rotating assembly and features CNC ported aluminum heads with new valves, guides, seals, Bee Hive springs and titanium retainers. A custom Comp hydraulic cam along with an 85mm throttle body works with a CNC machined stock manifold that is port matched with a blended plenum to produce a dyno-proven 595-605 HP on premium-grade 91 octane pump fuel.
Additional SpeedFactory performance modifications include a CARB- certified high volume air intake and Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust system for better breathing. The increased power is managed with a Centerforce clutch and a Getrag IRS with 1000 HP half-shafts. Handling is improved with performance springs and sway bars as well as additional front and rear strut tower braces. The SF600R Challenger rides on premium Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires mounted on staggered 20? BBS Black Edition CH-R flow-formed wheels.
The SpeedFactory Signature package is also included on the SF600R and features a serial numbered plaque along with SpeedFactory exterior badging and graphics. Inside the SF600R features premium leather seats and door panels embossed with SpeedFactory branding as well as custom floor mats.
On the addition of the SF600R Challenger to the SpeedFactory line-up, Mike Brillanti, President, SpeedFactory Sports Cars stated “This car offers supercharged power in a normally-aspirated, 6spd manual package. It’s a true enthusiast’s sports ar and it enables us to widen the appeal of SpeedFactory products to now include a 600HP vehicle for those enthusiasts who prefer a ‘normally-aspirated’ powerplant. We offer the SF600R with either a 5spd automatic or the 6spd manual transmission. ”

Vintage cobra shelby



Vintage, originally uploaded by Exotic Car Life.

Mini Cooper Sidewalk



Mini Cooper Sidewalk, originally uploaded by Ma-Eh.

2014 New MG Sports Cars TF Roadster


LONDON — MG Motor has begun work on an all-new front-engine, rear-drive open-top sports cars to replace its aging midengine TF roadster, now 15 years old. MG insiders tell Inside Line that the company might consider selling the sports cars in the U.S., given the marque's history in North America, but currently have no solid plans for a return.
2014 New MG Sports Cars TF Roadster
MG and SAIC have to provide the Mazda Miata with a little competition which could mean trouble for Mazda. Right now, it seems that Mazda is doing some damage with the Miata and its faithful followers, but one look at this rendering and people might decide to jump ship and cruise with the MG.
Development is at a very early stage and has significantly lower priority than the company's plans to introduce both the new MG6 hatchback, already on sale in China, and a new supermini to its U.K. factory. MG's Chinese owner Shanghai Auto hopes to re-establish mainstream car production in Britain and relaunch the MG brand across Europe.
But the company believes that a new sports cars is essential to the long-term credibility of MG as a sporting brand. Though far from concrete, the aim is to introduce the model during 2014. It would be built at MG's Birmingham, England plant.
That means the sports car manufacturer will not actually be manufacturing any sports cars for at least three years, rather preferring to focus its attention on the new MG6 and a small city car to be built in the UK. MG plans to build the new sports cars in Birmingham, England, as the brand’s Chinese owner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), attempts to reintroduce MG throughout Europe. One source close to the project says that MG wants to create a direct rival to the Mazda Miata, which is why a front-engine, rear-drive layout is preferred.
The first rumored model to be offered will be the 2014 MG TF Roadster with a front engine or rear drive layout and a soft-top design. A retactable hadrtop will not be offered due to cost and complexity. Under the hood there will be a GM sourced turbodiesel, a gasoline V6 engine, and a hybrid powertrain based on the system in SIAC Rowe 750. Although production is 3 years off, sources close to the project tell us that the early designs for the 2014 MG TF resemble these renderings. Note that the TF will again employ a soft top design.
Sources tell us a midengine layout, as used on today's TF, has been rejected because of the styling and packaging limitations it forces on the car, while front-wheel drive has been eliminated for not being sporty enough. MG does not expect the TF to live much beyond the end of 2010, leaving the brand without a sports cars for at least three years while a new model is developed. The company has not ruled out trying to find a partner with which to share a platform.

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Beetle from the 2010 Street Machine Nationals...



Here is a very nice Beetle from the 2010 Street Machine Nationals.



All images thanks to http://www.fullboost.com.au/.

Beetle from the 2010 Street Machine Nationals...



Here is a very nice Beetle from the 2010 Street Machine Nationals.



All images thanks to http://www.fullboost.com.au/.

2010 New Porsche Sports Cars 911 GT3 at The Geneva


Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is adding yet another new model to the second generation of the 911 model series: the new GT3 even more powerful, faster, and refined than its predecessor. In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with a normal-aspiration power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how gained in motorsport. Indeed, this is precisely why the 2010 new Porsche 911 GT3 is truly impressive not only on the road, but also on the race track.
2010 Porsche Sports Cars 911 GT3
The 2010 new Porsche 911 GT3 is the latest evolution of an iconic sports car. Embodying the essence of more than 23,000 Porsche racing victories, the 911 GT3 is the ultimate integration of driver and car and arrives in the UK this autumn. The new 911 GT3 is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March, with Europe-wide sales starting in May.
The Porsche 911 GT3 offers an even higher standard above all in two key areas: performance and driving dynamics. The proven six-cylinder naturally aspirated power unit now develops a maximum output of 435 hp (320 kW), up 20 hp over its predecessor. This results first and foremost from an increase in engine capacity by 200 cc to 3.8-litres and from improved cylinder head gas flow: now not only the intake, but for the first time also the exhaust camshafts, are adjusted by VarioCam.
A further important point is that, through its upgraded power and performance, the flat six 'boxer' engine also offers a significant increase in torque at medium engine speeds, a benefit of particular significance in everyday motoring. Clearly, this also means a further improvement in performance; the new Porsche 911 GT3 accelerates from a standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and reaches 99 mph (160 km/h) in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is 194 mph.
The second emphasis in developing the Porsche 911 GT3 to an even higher standard was to further improve the car's driving dynamics. For the first time, the Porsche 911 GT3 comes with a particularly sporting variant of Porsche Stability Management (PSM), offering the facility to deactivate both Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control (TC) in separate steps. And to give the driver unrestricted, individual control over the driving dynamics of his car, these functions are not reactivated automatically even under the most extreme driving conditions, but only at the touch of a button.
The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) fitted to the 911 GT3 has enabled Porsche engineers to make the springs and anti-roll bars stiffer yet again, thus ensuring even more precise handling in the PASM 'sports' mode. However, the PASM ensures appropriate ride comfort suitable for everyday use when in the 'normal' PASM mode. The Porsche 911 GT3 rides on new, lighter wheels in a racing-inspired design - with a centre locking nut - fitted with ultra-high performance (UHP) tyres. Tyre pressure monitoring is fitted as standard.
Making the car even more suitable for the race track, the new Porsche 911 GT3 will be available with the option of new and highly innovative Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount (PADM) engine mountings. These special engine mounts recognise a particularly sporting, race-like style of driving, making the normally 'elastic' engine mounts harder and particularly resistant. This retains all the motoring comfort of the GT3 in everyday traffic, while on the race track the effect of the mass forces coming from the engine is much reduced, particularly in fast bends and on winding tracks. Yet a further advantage is improved traction when accelerating from a standstill.
Another new feature is the optional lift system for the front axle which is able to increase the ground clearance of the car, at the touch of a button, for driving on bumpy surfaces or steep gradients - for example into an underground garage - by 30 millimetres (approx 1.2 inches).
The Euro base price of the new GT3 is Euro 98,100, in Germany the retail price including value-added tax and specific national features is Euro 116,947. In the USA the GT3 will be at the dealership in October at a price of USD 112,200 (MSRP without taxes).

 

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